Vox Humana Craftsmanship: Origins, Intersections and Influence on Lithuanian Pipe Organ Building

This book explores the craftsmanship of a complex organ stop, Vox humana, and its historical significance. It provides detailed information on the identification of organ stops, their geographic origins, and authorship. The volume includes supplemental material with video and audio material, as well as photo-documentation of authentic examples. It is aimed at art and music historians, musicologists, and scholars researching restoration techniques.

Format: Hardback
Length: 267 pages
Publication date: 29 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate world of the pipe organ, exploring its remarkable ability to produce a diverse range of timbres through the harmonious combination of various components. The sound produced by the wooden and metal pipes of varying sizes is a defining characteristic of the instrument, contributing to its unique identity. The organ stop, akin to an instrument's signature, serves as a testament to its size and style, allowing individuals to discern the craftsmanship of an organ building school, organ master, or even the period in which it was constructed.

Precise identification of the name of a stop is crucial in investigating the geographic origins and authorship of an organ. The monograph specifically focuses on the craftsmanship of the complex and historically influential organ stop known as Vox humana. Through extensive research and definition, it provides valuable insights into distinguishing specific features within various organ building traditions and discussing the nuances of organ sound perception and production.

This book appeals to a wide audience, including art and music historians, musicologists, and scholars engaged in restoration techniques. In addition to the written content, the book includes supplemental material featuring video and audio recordings, as well as photo-documentation of authentic examples of Vox humana. This material is conveniently accessible through an online catalog, which can be accessed by scanning the QR code located in the appendix of the book.

Weight: 681g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031102899
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022